Visiting
John Horrocks Cottage and Interpretive Centre
On the corner of Surrey Lane and Main North Road, Penwortham (10 km south of Clare).
The John Horrocks Cottage is the oldest stone building north of Gawler and was built by John Horrocks shortly after his arrival in South Australia from England in 1839. With Government aid and support from the local wineries and traders, the Society purchased the cottage in 2001. Restoration has since been ongoing on the cottage and ajoining heritage building, where books and merchandise are currently for sale.
The John Horrocks Cottage and Interpretive Centre are open on the first Sunday of the Month between 2pm-4pm or by appointment. We also cater for small groups and school visits.
Resource Centre
Located in the Watervale Institute, Watervale, SA - Access by appointment only (phone 8849 2410 or 8849 2317)
The building houses the MHHS Collection of family histories, local cemetery records, memorabilia and historical documents including diaries, journals, memoirs and an extensive collection of old photos (see gallery for examples).
The Society possesses a small library and the facilities available include computing, photocopying and laminating.